When I tied-the-knot four years ago, I wasn't into the registry thing so much. For one, I didn't like the idea of asking for gifts and two, I was the ultimate anti-bride which meant being anti-registry. I don't know, the whole wedding obsession/
bridezilla thing just never felt much like me. But, after much coercion from our parents, we did end up registering for a few main items - mostly china, stemware, silverware, and two appliances. Looking back, I am SO glad we did at least that. We treasure our wedding pieces and use them A LOT, but oh how I wish we had registered for more.
I made it to the mall last night for my
much-needed retail therapy (it was fabulous! - more on my finds later) & spent at least an hour browsing around the home stores wishing I could call some of their fantastic kitchen/dining items my own. Although I was 25 when we were married and had lived on my own (and with hubby) for years, I didn't really appreciate the importance of nice pots and pans, pretty baking dishes, or a good set of mixing bowls. And so, I give you some additions (some, not all) to my registry, had I registered at 29 instead of 25....
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware - Crate and Barrel
This is a biggie considering all of my pots & pans are hand-me-downs from my mum. They're good pieces, but far from a pretty matching set. Check-out that saucepan! And, according to the description, the handles are ergonomically correct (very important).
Cortez Bakers - Crate & Barrel
Yes, this would be nice along with
this set with lids. I'm finding out that not everything can be baked in an 8 x 10
pyrex dish.
Springwood Salad Service - Pottery Barn
Matchy,
matchy! I would even register for more than 4 matching bowls. Maybe 6 or even 8 if I was feeling crazy. You see, just because your table only seats 4, doesn't mean you should only have 4 of everything. Imagine my panic the first time we squeezed more than 4 people in at our table & I didn't have more than 4 of anything that matched or even slightly went together.
Parker Bowls - Crate and Barrel
An assortment of sizes and colors - oh my!
Mini Salt, Pepper Mills - Crate and Barrel
I saw these last night and even tried them out and they are
sooo cute! We must have these.
Refrigerator Dish - Crate and Barrel
We're in the process of phasing-out our plastic
tupperware and replacing it with glass containers. The dishes above and
these are perfect.
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer - Crate and Barrel
Believe it or not, I don't currently have any type of mixer what-so-ever. That's right, I mix everything by hand (which is why I'm so buff). I bake pretty often, so a mixer sure would be nice. It's on my to-buy list and this
KitchenAid mixer is looking mighty fine. You don't even have to stand there for the mixing to take place! Once I get one of my very own, I know this is one of those items that I won't know how I ever lived without.
Montana Gravy Boat - Pottery Barn
The last item on my registry re-do is a gravy boat. Not because we even need a gravy boat (we're both vegetarians), but because it's one of those things that everyone should have, right? I do occasionally make
faux gravy and it can also be used for serving salad dressing. It's just so pretty. Look at that
ladle!
new day, new job, new shoes - by strange.little.mama
